Around the NHL 10 - 2022/23

[roccerfeller]

Who ever preds flames jets gets that final wild ward will have earned it.

I hate the idea of us having the most epic collapse in NHL history though. I will pray to the hockey gods to root against that.

 

[ps241]

Who ever preds flames jets gets that final wild ward will have earned it.

I hate the idea of us having the most epic collapse in NHL history though. I will pray to the hockey gods to root against that.

I would prefer the near epic collapse, followed squeaking into the playoffs despite the flow of play, then a resurrection of epic proportion, and a shocking run in the playoffs nobody saw coming. Just break my ankles and about 90% of the rest of HFBoards Jets division as we scramble in whilte cloths to get back on the bandwagon.


Mashing up Easter weekend theme with a dash of fairy tale.

 

[DRW204]

Basically an AHL team, I think I read that they had a roster that wouldn't have been eligible to play in the preseason the other day? Not enough players that were in the NHL last year.

Saros has been incredible dragging them too. I think given the 2nd half of their years he'll probably end up a Vezina finalist over Helle.

 

[WolfHouse]

Who ever preds flames jets gets that final wild ward will have earned it.

I hate the idea of us having the most epic collapse in NHL history though. I will pray to the hockey gods to root against that.

The sad thing is that the Preds tried to tank... get Trotz more picks

 

[bustamente]

Saros has been incredible dragging them too. I think given the 2nd half of their years he'll probably end up a Vezina finalist over Helle.

.................and he should be, he is backstopping an AHL team and they are winning games and fighting for a playoff spot.

 

[ps241]

The sad thing is that the Preds tried to tank... get Trotz more picks

Well they did get all the assets from their trades still they are just downgrading their personal 1st round pick (he says assuming they didn’t trade this away) but how much more can the GM do? They have been gutted by injuries and traded away some legit talent yet here they are one win against us away from being right there.

 

[None]

Saros has been incredible dragging them too. I think given the 2nd half of their years he'll probably end up a Vezina finalist over Helle.

Yeah, I think Hellebuyck falls into the Hart vs Vezina debate. His latter half of the season probably takes him out of the Vezina conversation.

But in my opinion I think he's still the most valuable Jets player and I also think that a big part of his struggles to maintain his play from the first half is because of their overreliance on him.

Would he win the Hart over players like McDavid, Pastrnak or Hughes? Absolutely not, but I think it's undeniable that any success the Jets have is on Hellebuyck's back.

 

[Thechozen1]

It is amazing how good Saros is playing tonight.

It’s not just last night. He’s almost always very good. And yet many fans expect the Jets will make him look ordinary when they couldn’t even beat Markstrom

 

[Thechozen1]

Because other under performing bubble teams are more deserving? Going into the season many pundits had Calgary as easy division winners and now they are scrapping for the final wildcard spot. Seems pretty underwhelming to me.

As underwhelming as they are, at least they’re stringing several wins together unlike the Jets who can’t even string together several solid shifts.

 

[Guardian17]

This was a fun game to watch!

 

[10Ducky10]

Saros has been incredible dragging them too. I think given the 2nd half of their years he'll probably end up a Vezina finalist over Helle.

I don't think Helle is in the convo for the Vezina anymore.

 

[DRW204]

all-time:

YR	# of players with 100 Points
1992–93	21​
1984–85	16​
1981–82	13​
1985–86	13​
1989–90	13​
1980–81	12​
1983–84	12​
1987–88	12​
1995–96	12​
1982–83	11​
1990–91	10​
1975–76	9​
1988–89	9​
1991–92	9​
1979–80	8​
1993–94	8​
2021–22	8​

 

[WaveRaven]

What a beautiful hit. Man we don't have enough of this today. Imagine a professional hockey player staring at the puck in his feet just asking to be sent into the middle if next week. I'll take any Tkachuk any day.

 

[Jet]

What a beautiful hit. Man we don't have enough of this today. Imagine a professional hockey player staring at the puck in his feet just asking to be sent into the middle if next week. I'll take any Tkachuk any day.

I love a big hit too and I saw nothing wrong with that hit. Unfortunately, we're seeing men's hockey move towards the women's model. You can use your body to win puck battles but you can't use it as a weapon.

 

[ps241]

I love a big hit too and I saw nothing wrong with that hit. Unfortunately, we're seeing men's hockey move towards the women's model. You can use your body to win puck battles but you can't use it as a weapon.

I think the key is they need to crack down on instigators after clean hits. When Trouba laid out Kadri the first guy in from Calgary to instigate should have got 2-5 and a game. The extra two minute PP and the game misconduct would be a deterrent to this new expectation that ever clean hit has to answered by a fight response.

On the flip side be more strict with predatory hits that cross the line.

 

[WaveRaven]

I love a big hit too and I saw nothing wrong with that hit. Unfortunately, we're seeing men's hockey move towards the women's model. You can use your body to win puck battles but you can't use it as a weapon.

I agree its already women's hockey, close to being shinny some nights. Its really taken away some of my love for the game that and the gimmicks after 60 minutes.

A hit like that is merely removing the player from the puck its not a weapon or predatory or serial killer level. I can't believe these pro hockey players skate over the middle head down turn their backs to face the boards stare at the puck in their feet. These teams could easily be pounded out of a rink these days.

 

[SUX2BU]

Humboldt Bronco tragedy happened 5 years ago on April 6/18

 

[SUX2BU]

 

[Buffdog]

I agree its already women's hockey, close to being shinny some nights. Its really taken away some of my love for the game that and the gimmicks after 60 minutes.

A hit like that is merely removing the player from the puck its not a weapon or predatory or serial killer level. I can't believe these pro hockey players skate over the middle head down turn their backs to face the boards stare at the puck in their feet. These teams could easily be pounded out of a rink these days.

I used to be a dinosaur when it came to things like big open ice hits and scraps but I've come around a bit.

The funny thing is that most of what I've watched in the past few years had been high level female hockey because of where my daughter plays. I've come to really enjoy it. It's more physical than you'd think.

 

[Jet]

I think the key is they need to crack down on instigators after clean hits. When Trouba laid out Kadri the first guy in from Calgary to instigate should have got 2-5 and a game. The extra two minute PP and the game misconduct would be a deterrent to this new expectation that ever clean hit has to answered by a fight response.

On the flip side be more strict with predatory hits that cross the line.

Lol the NHL can't figure out simple penalties. No shot they get this right

 

[cbcwpg]

Honestly, this should be every Saturday of the season.

 

[ERYX]

What a beautiful hit. Man we don't have enough of this today. Imagine a professional hockey player staring at the puck in his feet just asking to be sent into the middle if next week. I'll take any Tkachuk any day.

Agree with everything you wrote except the last sentence ... well, upon further reflection, I guess as much as I dislike the Tkachuks in some ways, we could definitely use some of that GAF on our team.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Because other under performing bubble teams are more deserving? Going into the season many pundits had Calgary as easy division winners and now they are scrapping for the final wildcard spot. Seems pretty underwhelming to me.

So the pundits were wrong. Whodda thunk it!

Flames have not been guilty of the collapse that the Jets have accomplished. Underwhelming? Yes. More deserving than the Jets? Yes. Call it less undeserving if you prefer.

Have to give Preds some kind of credit for the success they have had with the roster they are left with.

 

[enuffidiotsalready]

Lol the NHL can't figure out simple penalties. No shot they get this right

predatory decapitation attempts aren't good for one game (suspension)?

 

[SUX2BU]

Honestly, this should be every Saturday of the season.

Good luck with that

The NBA plays host in the same arenas too